Licensed Veterinary Technician

McCurdy Animal Hospital • Huntsville, AL

403d • $26,000 - $38,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician at McCurdy Animal Hospital plays a crucial role in providing high-quality veterinary care. This position involves a variety of responsibilities including animal restraint, patient triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases. The technician will also be involved in surgical preparation, anesthetic management, and effective communication with clients regarding treatment plans.

Requirements

• Licensed veterinary technician
• 1+ year experience preferred but not required
• High work ethic and positive attitude
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
• Ability to set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skills
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary practice
• Knowledge of dental radiographs

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients
• Collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
• Administration of medications
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Anesthetic management

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed